Zoom H8 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Zoom H8 is a versatile and easy-to-use audio recorder that's perfect for musicians, podcasters, and sound designers. With its eight-track simultaneous recording, interchangeable mic capsules, and a host of professional features, the H8 is ideal for capturing high-quality audio in any situation. Record your band's rehearsals, create podcasts with crystal-clear sound, or capture the perfect soundscape for your latest film project. The H8's intuitive controls and comprehensive feature set make it easy to get great-sounding results, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Zoom H8 is a versatile and easy-to-use audio recorder that's perfect for musicians, podcasters, and sound designers. With its eight-track simultaneous recording, interchangeable mic capsules, and a host of professional features, the H8 is ideal for capturing high-quality audio in any situation. Record your band's rehearsals, create podcasts with crystal-clear sound, or capture the perfect soundscape for your latest film project. The H8's intuitive controls and comprehensive feature set make it easy to get great-sounding results, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Operation Manual
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H8 Control
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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing H8 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting with the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Screen appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Installing H8 Control
1.
Open the App Store on the iOS/iPadOS device and search for “H8 Control”.
2.
Tap “GET” on the H8 Control screen.
This will install H8 Control on the device.
Copyrights
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iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the USA
and other countries, and it is used under license. App Store is a service mark
of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., and these marks are used under license by Zoom Corporation. Other
trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies.
All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification
purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their re-
spective owners.
Introduction
H8 Control is a remote control app designed specifically for the ZOOM H8 Handy
Recorder (“the recorder” hereafter).
Recording, playback and other recorder operations can be conducted using this
app on an iOS/iPadOS device.
Note that this manual does not explain operation of the recorder itself. See the
H8 Operation Manual for detailed information about all its functions.
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Connecting with the recorder
NOTE
A dedicated wireless adapter (BTA-1, sold separately) must be installed to remotely control
the recorder from an iOS/iPadOS device. See the recorder operation manual for details.
1.
Remove the REMOTE connector cover on the recorder, and connect a dedi-
cated wireless adapter (BTA-1).
2.
Tap on the recorder.
3.
Tap on the recorder.
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4.
Launch H8 Control on the iOS/iPadOS device.
This opens a Bluetooth device list in H8 Control.
5.
Tap the device name/ID on the iOS/iPadOS device.
This starts connection. When connection completes, “Connected” will appear on the
recorder display.
NOTE
· If connection is not successful, move the device closer to the recorder or move both to a place
where nothing interferes with radio waves and start H8 Control again. Confirm also that the
Bluetooth function of the iOS/iPadOS device can be used.
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Screen appearance
Recording
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1.
Tap the track buttons so that they light red for the tracks you want to
record.
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap to stop.
NOTE
· A recording app (FIELD, MUSIC or PODCAST) must be activated on the recorder.
Track buttons
Level meters
REC button
Version number
REW
button
FF
button
STOP
button
PLAY/PAUSE
button
Recording app name
This shows the name of the
current recording app.
FIELD, MUSIC, PODCAST
Status
icon
Time
display
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Playing recordings
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1.
Tap .
2.
Tap to stop.
NOTE
· A recording app (FIELD, MUSIC or PODCAST) must be activated on the recorder.
ZOOM CORPORATION
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www.zoom.co.jp
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Zoom H8 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Zoom H8 is a versatile and easy-to-use audio recorder that's perfect for musicians, podcasters, and sound designers. With its eight-track simultaneous recording, interchangeable mic capsules, and a host of professional features, the H8 is ideal for capturing high-quality audio in any situation. Record your band's rehearsals, create podcasts with crystal-clear sound, or capture the perfect soundscape for your latest film project. The H8's intuitive controls and comprehensive feature set make it easy to get great-sounding results, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

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